The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 43,900

€ 33,100

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 330d is 7.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
BMW 330d
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
55.9
71.5
78.3
59.3
70.1
80.9
71.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.9 in
Height
59.3 in
108.7
178.4
108.3
186.2
178.4 in
Length
186.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.53 %

General
BMW 330d
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
E90
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 330d
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
BMW 330d
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Legacy 2.5i
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14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.81 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 330d
38 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
611 mi
Range
505 mi
BMW 330d
611 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Environmental Impact
127.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
BMW 330d
127.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data